GROUP hIGHLIGHTS THE COOPERATIVE AND ITS AGRICULTURAL SUBSIDIARIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR VIVESCIA INDUSTRIES LAUNCH OF THE TRANSITIONS PROGRAMME AT THE CHÂLONS A MIXED AGRICULTURAL FAIR Inauguration of 2023 HARVEST Malteurop’s new malting plant in Satisfactory for some, Meoqui disappointing for others, (Mexico) 2023 was once again a year of surprises, with yields highly variable VIVESCIA’s malting business continues to depending on the region, conquer new markets the type of soil and water with a virtuous value reserves. chain. As well as the €112 million invested in this malting plant, over the past three years, Malteurop has developed 100%-local sourcing thanks to a partnership with some 500 local farmers who produce malting barley. Marc Fesneau, Minister for agriculture and Food sovereignty, and Christoph Büren, President of VIVESCIA. This project is the first investment in Mexico by a malt producer. First group-wide Great Place ® To Work engagement survey The survey revealed a high number of ARD opens the respondents who feel pride in their second line of its employer. 59% of the answers received to BioDémo industrial the 60 questions that make up the Trust © demonstrator Index were positive. This new line doubles 75% response rate ARD’s capacity, cementing its place as Several countries certified: a leading international Délifrance UK (70%); Kalizea Romania (82%); player in industrial Malteurop China (79%), New Zealand (77%) biotechnology. and Mexico (74%) JULY-aUGUSt 2023 SepT.2023 OCT.2023 44